Robert Winston – Quotes Meaning

"Much as I like and admire Richard Dawkins, I do think that to call a book ‘The God Delusion’ is very worrying because the title implies that if you don’t believe in what I believe then you are ‘deluded.’ That, I think, is a dangerous concept and one that is unlikely to win hearts and minds."

Robert Winston

The well-known British physician and scientist Robert Winston once expressed his opinions about Richard Dawkins' contentious book "The God Delusion". Winston was worried about the ramifications of such a title, even though he had significant respect for Dawkins's intelligence and scientific contribu…

"I don’t think you can impose limits on science because the very nature of homo sapiens is that he – she – is an inquisitive species. You can’t control science. You have to control the effects of science."

- Robert Winston

Renowned British physician and scientist Robert Winston frequently talks about the difficulties in advancing science. He highlights that people are naturally curious and look for answers about the world around them, which propels scientific advancement to new heights. Think of humanity as a huge oce…